Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V143000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V143000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 1,360 affected units, VW/AXLE LOAD, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45r 17 91y by 19kg.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all five tires. owner notification began on september 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V143000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/axle load

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,360

Details

MFR Campaign Number: LV

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45r 17 91y by 19kg.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all five tires. owner notification began on september 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9ifp~u5m9.yee8

NHTSA ID: 03V143000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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